Melissa has always had a passion for interiors ever since she could remember. Her youth consisted of watching Trading Spaces, Genevieve Gorder, Candace Olson, David Bromstad, Property Brothers and the list goes on and on. Ever since she was a little girl, she has dreamt of someday having her own show on HGTV and becoming a designer.
While she admired the designers on TLC & HGTV, her real passion for design always came from her mother who aspired to be an Architect someday. Although her mother decided to become a Teacher, this did not dwindle her mother's passion for interiors the least bit as Melissa always found herself wanting to help her mother repaint their home, change out decor for each season and also contributing pick out furniture and all the details of any renovation project.
Fast forward to today, Melissa is an Accredited Staging Professional Realtor & a Certified Military Residential Specialist, Licensed in the State of TN. She obtained her Bachelors Degree from Ramapo College of NJ in Public Relations (May 2010) & an Associates Degree from Bergen Community College in Broadcast Communications (May 2008). She has Designed & Staged Homes for the Parade of Homes 2015 & 2016, as well as designed numerous New Construction Homes from the ground to finish in Clarksville, TN.
Her passion has also led her to start a Youtube Channel in which she shares seasonal house tours, decorating tips and tricks and collaborations with brands she adores. Her Youtube Channel continues to grow over 12,900+ subscribers at the moment.
Background
Melissa is initially from NY/NJ, she first arrived at Clarksville, Tn in 2009 when her husband was stationed at Fort Campbell. After having her daughter, she quickly fell in love with Clarksville, TN & decided to purchase a home here where she envisions raising her daughters for many more years to come!
She has been a widely respected member of the Clarksville Association of Realtors since May 2013. During the short time she has been licensed as a Realtor she has exceed above the “Average” Real Estate Agent with her Successful Sales, Staging & Marketing Techniques. Her track record remains one who is honorable, a record she attributes to always placing her client’s interests ahead of her own, providing attentive one-on-one service and knowing the contracts and procedures exceptionally well. She can assist clients in both English & Spanish as well.
Melissa’s real estate career includes considerable experience in New Construction Residential Sales & Existing Residential Sales. As a Home Stager, she can guide Sellers on the Do’s & Dont’s when Preparing your home to Sell as well as teaching buyers how living in a Staged Home can be functional.
Experience
Melissa has extensive experience in Home Staging, Interior Design, New Construction Design Coordinating, Virtual Styling.